Businesspersons in Githurai market have been met unaware by the ongoing rains which has wreaked havoc in the whole area.

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The businessmen and women are now laying their products on mud since the whole place is soaked with rain water.

The feeder roads have also become impassable detering customers from reaching the market which has dealt a big blow to daily sellers and buyers. 

The traders say they have tired to plead with the county government to set up small structures for them to no avail.

Expressing their views on social media on Wednesday the residents said they want the market redone and proper drainage put in place.

"For how long are we going to work on mud. We woke at 4am to vote you as our leaders but nothing has been forthcoming,"Kiiru a trader posted.

Another user accused the county government of laxity and not prioritizing the most urgent needs of the area residents.

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